bat1 jan4 dou6不人道
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Yalebāt yàhn douh
Definition
Inhumane; cruel or lacking humanity.
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How it's used
While this term is borrowed from formal written Chinese, it is frequently used in spoken Cantonese to describe situations that feel morally wrong or cruel. It carries a strong sense of indignation and is often used when criticizing unfair working conditions or harsh treatment of living beings. Unlike some formal terms, it fits naturally into casual conversation when expressing a firm moral stance.
Examples
Treating small animals like this is truly inhumane.
Do you think this kind of punishment is very inhumane?
Related words
Common phrases
inhumane behavior
extremely inhumane
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